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A’s claim Connor Thomas off waivers from Braves

Connor Thomas

ATH Starting Pitcher #65

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Athletics claimed LHP Connor Thomas off waivers from the Braves.

Thomas, who wore 11 runs against the Mets this past Monday to save the Braves bullpen, may wind up in Triple-A Las Vegas by the time this transaction is over.

- Rivers McCown

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McClanahan could go on short IL stint

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan left his last start early with back tightness and Eric Samulski thinks a short trip to the IL is in the cards to let him rest for a potential trip to the postseason.

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Connor Thomas

ATL Relief Pitcher #65

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Braves optioned LHP Connor Thomas to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Thomas earns a trip back to the minors after being forced to wear it against the Mets on Monday night due to Atlanta’s relief shortage. He was torched for 11 runs over 2 2/3 innings of work. It’s probably going to be a while before he gets another look in the big leagues.
Connor Thomas

ATL Relief Pitcher #65

Braves recalled LHP Connor Thomas from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Thomas rejoins Atlanta’s relief mix for the second time this season after allowing four runs over 3 2/3 innings against the Pirates back on July 7. The 28-year-old was a notable pitching prospect with the Cardinals earlier this decade before injuries derailed his promising trajectory.
Connor Thomas

ATL Relief Pitcher #65

Braves optioned LHP Connor Thomas to Triple-A Gwinnett

Atlanta just continues to shuffle their bullpen. Thomas allowed four runs on five hits in 3 2/3 innings on Tuesday, so the team will send him down to bring up another fresh arm.
Connor Thomas

ATL Starting Pitcher #57

Braves selected the contract of LHP Connor Thomas.

Thomas has not pitched in the majors since he was shellacked for 12 runs in 5 1/3 innings (20.25 ERA) for Milwaukee in 2025. The 28-year-old will be a multi-inning option for Atlanta while he’s with the club, but isn’t likely to see many chances for wins or saves.
Connor Thomas

ATL Starting Pitcher #57

Braves signed LHP Connor Thomas to a minor league contract.

Thomas was lit up for 12 runs over 5 1/3 innings over a pair of relief appearances for the Brewers back in April before undergoing season-ending elbow surgery, which will keep him out until midway through next season. The 27-year-old pitching prospect represents a low-risk depth addition for Atlanta as organizational relief depth.
Connor Thomas

FA Starting Pitcher #57

Brewers sent LHP Connor Thomas outright to Triple-A Nashville.

A Rule 5 pick from the Cardinals organization, Thomas would typically be offered back to his old team after clearing waivers. However, Thomas had already cleared waivers once as a member of the Cardinals, meaning he can become a free agent, which is what he has chosen to do. Thomas, 27, gave up 12 earned runs in 5 1/3 innings for the Brewers in April before eventually undergoing elbow surgery in July. He’s expected to be sidelined into the middle of 2026.
Connor Thomas

MIL Starting Pitcher #57

Connor Thomas will undergo season-ending left elbow surgery in mid-July.

The exact nature of the surgery won’t be known until after the procedure, but Thomas is certainly done for the rest of the season. The 27-year-old lefty has been out since early April with elbow issues. He was a Rule 5 pickup from the Cardinals in the offseason.
Connor Thomas

MIL Starting Pitcher #57

Brewers transferred LHP Connor Thomas to the 60-day injured list.

The procedural move opens up a spot on Milwaukee’s 40-man roster for veteran Easton McGee ahead of Sunday’s game against the Twins. The 26-year-old lefty hit the injured list last month with elbow arthritis and remains without a clear return timetable.
Connor Thomas

MIL Starting Pitcher #57

Brewers placed LHP Connor Thomas on the 15-day injured list with left elbow arthritis.

Thomas made Milwaukee’s season-opening roster as a Rule 5 pick, but has been lit up to the tune of a bloated 20.25 ERA, 2.63 WHIP and 5/2 K/BB ratio across 5 1/3 innings (two appearances). It’s unclear how much time he’s going to miss at the moment.
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MIL Starting Pitcher #77

Rule 5 pick Connor Thomas has made the Brewers’ Opening Day roster.

Thomas was picked up from the Cardinals back in the offseason as a Rule 5 pickup and Milwaukee is going to carry him on their season-opening roster. The 26-year-old was an intriguing prospect a couple years ago, but doesn’t offer a ton of fantasy appeal as a long reliever.

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Kyle Schwarber

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Kyle Schwarber (illness) is in Philadelphia’s starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Orioles.

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Hunter Barco

PIT Starting Pitcher #45
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Pirates optioned LHP Hunter Barco to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Barco covered the last three innings against the Reds last night, requiring 72 pitches to get the job done. He’ll likely return at some point over August or September once his arm is fresh again.
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Antwone Kelly

PIT Starting Pitcher #62
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Pirates recalled RHP Antwone Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Kelly has a 10.38 ERA in two appearances for the Pirates this year, but it’s a fresh arm’s game and the 22-year-old will join the pen after Hunter Barco threw 73 pitches last night.
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Brian Keller

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Phillies optioned Brian Keller to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Keller threw three innings against the Yankees on June 25 and hadn’t been used since. It’s an incredible story that he made it to the big leagues for the first time in his age-32 season after missing the 2024 and 2025 calendar years, but the Phillies weren’t exactly using him of late so the demotion makes sense.
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Andrew Painter

PHI Starting Pitcher #24
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Phillies recalled RHP Andrew Painter from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Painter didn’t exactly figure it out at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he had a 4.56 RA and 25 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings over five starts. We wouldn’t be looking for a reason to start Painter in his return to the bigs tonight, though it’s certainly possible the Phillies can outbludgeon the Orioles.
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Adam Macko

TOR Starting Pitcher #64
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Blue Jays optioned LHP Adam Macko to Triple-A Buffalo.

Macko is the lifeblood of our world. The planet bleeds green like you and me bleed red. Unfortunately the Jays considered him expendable as he had a 4.91 ERA in 22 innings while striking out 23. He’ll likely bounce back to the big-league staff at some point in the near future — he’s already been called up three times this year.
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Braydon Fisher

TOR Relief Pitcher #63
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Jays activated RHP Braydon Fisher from the bereavement list.

Fisher holds a 4.15 ERA and a 52/26 K/BB ratio over 52 innings in the bigs this year, while occasionally serving as an opener.
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Yohendrick Piñango

TOR Left Fielder #46
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Blue Jays optioned OF Yohendrick Piñango to Triple-A Buffalo.

Piñango hit .260/.306/.396 in 180 plate appearances for the Jays this year, almost all of which was against right-handed pitching. He returns to a .272/.357/.472 line in Buffalo. The 24-year-old will await his next opportunity in the International League.
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Jesús Sánchez

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Blue Jays activated Jesús Sánchez off the 10-day injured list.

Sánchez wound up missing a month and a few days with an ankle sprain suffered on June 27. He’ll likely return to platoon COF duties in the place of the optioned Yohendrick Piñango.

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Xzavion Curry

NYM Relief Pitcher #49
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Mets recalled RHP Xzavion Curry from Triple-A Syracuse.

With Freddy Peralta scratched tonight, the Mets are stacking the bullpen for a game of Oops! All Bulk Relievers. Curry allowed two runs in six inning with the Mets earlier this year.
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